A Cultural Connoisseur Knows Types Of Wine
Have you ever gone to a fancy French restaurant and been utterly confused by the back of the menu? If so, you’re not alone. The back of the menu is where the wine list is, and sometimes it is so extensive that it is found on a completely separate [...]

These wine grapes from California first appeared as a varietal label in the 70’s and from then rose to popularity. Until in the 80’s when it really gained a huge following in the market and began selling big. Actually, these California wine grapes only appeared as a varietal label in the 70’s. But it was [...]

Have you got a carefully preserved bottle of Barefoot Bynum 1976 or Two-Buck Chuck 1992 waiting for a special occasion? Questions regarding cellaring fascinate me given that something like 90% of wine is quaffed within 48 hours of purchase!
How long a wine can be cellared is a difficult question to answer. There are so many [...]

The online shopping world has exploded of the past 10 year, and the online wine industry is no exception, although it hasn’t happened as quickly as other industries. One of the main reasons behind this has been the skepticism behind buying wine from unknown sources.
Over time, there has been more people enter the market with [...]

One of the fastest ways to develop a knowledge base of wines you enjoy is to taste them. This can be a lot of fun. Go to your local wine & spirits store; gather up a bunch of bottles and head home for a night of tasting adventures. You might have more success if you [...]

The name of the Roussanne white wine grape comes from the French word “roux” to describe the red color of the grapes when they are fully ripe. It originated in the Rhone Valley, but is now grown all over the world.
This is one of the six wines permitted to be used in the blend of [...]

Wines are not just for drinking. They can also be used for cooking to add or fortify the flavors in every dish. A good bottle of wine can also make a fine dish even better by trying to enhance the flavors that they invoke.
Wines in cooking can be used in three ways. They can be [...]

You don’t have to spend a fortune or spend hours reading labels to make good wine selections for your dinner guests. Here is a concise wine guide for beginners.
Wine Styles
Although the basic winemaking process is always the same, every wine has a unique flavor, depending on a number of factors, including the type of grape [...]

Wine drinkers rejoice! Many health experts will agree that moderate wine consumption can actually be good for you. Well guess what- it can also be good for the planet! In recent years creative minds from across the globe have revolutionized the budding world of fine wine design. In this article we explore our [...]

To pour the perfect glass of wine you must take several steps:
Temperature Of The Wine:
The temperature at which a wine is served makes an immense impact on its taste. Serving wine while cool will mask some imperfections which is good for younger or cheaper wines. However, a warmer wine temperature allows a more full expression [...]